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Obituary of G. Jean Bennett, 81

Name of Deceased G. Jean Bennett
Age 81
Date of Death 04/22/2016
Date of Birth 01/07/1935
Funeral Home Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg

G. Jean Bennett, 81 of rural Julian, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016, in Bellefonte. Jean was born in McAlevys Fort, Huntingdon Co., PA on January 7, 1935, a daughter of the late John and Gertrude Houtz Gibboney. On December 28, 1954, she married Frank E. Bennett who preceded her in death January 5, 2002. Jean is survived by four sons, Gregory (Deb) Bennett of rural Julian, D. Edward Bennett of rural Julian, Michael (Cris) Bennett also of rural Julian, Robert Cramer of Centre Hall, one daughter, Sandra (Pete) DeArmitt also of rural Julian, one sister, Betty Shirk of State College, eight grandchildren and ten great-grand-children and her faithful companion, her dog Otis. Jean retired from Bald Eagle Area High School in the janitorial and receiving departments. Jean was of the Methodist faith. She was a member of the Milesburg American Legion Post 893 Ladies Auxiliary, Bellefonte Loyal Order of Moose Ladies Auxiliary, Clarence Democratic Club, Snow Shoe VFW and the Mosquito Creek Sportsman Club. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Helen Johnson, Ruth Diebler, Mary Ripka and four brothers, Harry Gibboney, Glenn Gibboney, Duane Gibboney and Robert Gibboney. Funeral services for Jean Bennett will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at 11:00 A.M. at The Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, 201 Spring St., Milesburg, with Pastor Douglas W. Mellott officiating. Family and friends will be received Monday, April 25, 2016 from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Advent Cemetery, Boggs Twp., Centre Co., PA. Memorial contributions may be made to Runville United Methodist Church, 1216 Runville Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823. Arrangements are under the direction of Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg, PA.